MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: 4 #2

4 #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with art and cover by Steve McNiven.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Comics' first family face their most personal and unpredictable crisis yet in this debut of their new edgy Marvel Knights ongoing series. Writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and rising-superstar artist Steve McNiven pit the Fantastic Four against a challenge the likes of which they've never faced, and to overcome it they'll need to call on the same humor, determination and family bonds that have delivered them from danger time and time again."

4 #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #504

Amazing Spider-Man #504 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fiona Avery with J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by John Romita Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

""Chasing a Dark Shadow,' part 2 of 2. In the aftermath of the inter-dimensional rift caused by Spider-Man and Doctor Strange's battle with Dormammu, a sorceress of limitless power is set free from years of captivity ... and sets forth on a quest through Manhattan to properly thank the one responsible for it: Spider-Man. And if that weren't bad enough, guess who's on her trail? Loki..."

Amazing Spider-Man #504 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE/CAPTAIN AMERICA #4

Wolverine/Captain America #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by R.A. Jones, with art and cover by Tom Derenick.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"It's a Marvel team-up for the ages in this 4-issue weekly limited series event. When a highly coveted piece of alien Shi'Ar technology en route from the X-Men's headquarters to Avengers Mansion gets intercepted by a rogue group of ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. super agents, both teams send their best chance to get it back into the field. Can these two very different heroes work together for a common cause?"

Wolverine/Captain America #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS #79

Avengers #79 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Austen, with art by Sean Chen and cover by Lee Weeks.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Lionheart of Avalon,' part 3 (of 5). In the wake of a tragedy involving their showdown with the Wrecking Crew, tempers fray and an Avenger considers crossing a line heroes should never cross -- and pays the price."

Avengers #79 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: MYSTIQUE #11

Mystique #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Manuel Garcia and a cover by Mike Mayhew.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Maker's Mark,' part 1 (of 2). Mystique¹s a shape-shifting super-spy that can change literally change her skin. Forge is the mutant inventor who's gotten under her skin. Learn more about their past and present relationship as and find out how the Maker left his mark."

Mystique #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: VENOM #11

Venom #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Francisco Herrera and a cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Patterns,' part 1 (of 3). Certain questions have arisen since Venom¹s mysterious appearance at the Radar Station in Northern Canada. Like, how did he get there? Where¹s Eddie Brock? And, what turned this one-time 'Lethal Protector' into a bloodthirsty homicidal maniac? The answers to these questions will be revealed with the help of a few guest stars."

Venom #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #10

Spectacular Spider-Man #10 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art and cover by Humberto Ramos.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Countdown' concludes. Spidey and Doc Ock face off in a titanic, action-packed throwdown! But will the wall-crawler be forced to disclose his true identity in order to preserve world peace?"

Spectacular Spider-Man #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN/DOCTOR OCTOPUS: OUT OF REACH #4

Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Out of Reach #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Colin Mitchell, with art by Derec Aucoin and a cover by Keron Grant.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The battle between Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus heats up. But will Spider-Man be able to save the young inventor Brigham Fontaine, or will Spidey and Doc Ock need saving from him?"

Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Out of Reach #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SILVER SURFER #6

Silver Surfer #6 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Stacy Weiss and Dan Chariton, with art by Lan Median and a cover by Paolo Rivera.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Communion' concludes. The Surfer seeks wisdom beyond the boundaries of space and time, and makes a decision that will transform Denise Waters' life."

Silver Surfer #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: X-STATIX #19

X-Statix #19 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter Milligan, with art and cover by Mike Allred.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Cure,' part 1 of 2. One of Professor X's assistants just might have discovered the cure for Myles Alfred ­ a.k.a. Vivisector's condition. No, not THAT condition ... the OTHER one!"

X-Statix #19 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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